The 61st United Nations Commission for Social Development (CSocD61) will take place from 6 to 15 February 2023 in conference room 4 at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. The priority theme this year will focus on “Creating full and productive employment and decent work for all as a way of overcoming inequalities to accelerate the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and the full implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development”.

The CSocD61 will review relevant United Nations plans and programmes of action pertaining to the situation of social groups:

Speech by Mr. Dario Mejia Montalvo, President of the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues

(For the original version in Spanish, click here)

Marking the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, said on Friday that those with a disability were among the hardest hit by the pandemic.

his year marks the 20-year milestone of the Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing, a landmark agreement in which Governments committed to “building a society for all ages”. The Madrid Plan of Action contains a broad range of objectives, including that of reducing poverty among older persons.

On 12 November, the Social, Humanitarian and Cultural Committee (Third Committee), of the 76^th session of the General Assembly discussed Rights of Indigenous Peoples [item 71(a)].

The Committee took up the draft resolution “Rights of indigenous peoples” (document A/C.3/76/L.22/Rev.1).

The resolution among other issues includes:

On 4 November 2022, the Social, Humanitarian and Cultural Committee (Third Committee) of the 77^th session of the General Assembly discussed Rights of Indigenous Peoples [item 65 (a)].

The Committee took up the draft resolution “Rights of Indigenous Peoples” (document A/C.3/77/L.20/Rev.1).

Among other issues, the resolution:

The theme this year is “Transformative solutions for inclusive development: the role of innovation in fuelling an accessible and equitable world“.

The annual observance of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) on 3 December was proclaimed in 1992 by the United Nations General Assembly resolution 47/3. The observance of the Day aims to promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilize support for the dignity, rights and well-being of persons with disabilities.

In the aftermath of Covid-19 pandemic with millions of deaths, the war in Ukraine displacing hundreds and the food security challenges faced lately, it is necessary to redefine the future of cities and territories towards an inclusive and sustainable model for families.

Both the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the World Summit for Social Development are committed to seeking lasting solutions to eradicating poverty, creating full employment and decent work for all, and building more inclusive societies.